What's Happening Downtown?

South Ninth Street construction update!

Please read this Jan. 23 update on S. 9th St. construction from the City of Tacoma.

Published Jan 25, 2012


S. 9th St. construction update

Please read a Jan. 13 update on S. 9th St. construction.

Published Jan 17, 2012


South Ninth Street construction update!

Please read a Jan. 10, 2012 update on the S. 9th St. construction project from Dan Soderlind with the City of Tacoma.

Published Jan 13, 2012


Tacoma KOMO wants your submissions for Tacoma's most fascinating people!

In honor of the upcoming ABC special, "Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People of 2011," we thought it would be appropriate to do our own Tacoma version of the same (thanks for the brilliant idea, Edmonds KOMO!).

Published Dec 23, 2011


Tacoma Really is Super!

The Weekly Volcanos Super Best of Tacoma Announced

Congrats to all the winners of the Weekly Volcanos Super Best of Tacoma! And a extra special congrats to our fabulous DMG members on their wins!

Published Aug 10, 2011


Environmental Business Alliance Tacoma-Pierce County

New Website Unveiled

The Environmental Business Alliance (EB Alliance) is a partnership between the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Citizens for a Healthy Bay, Go Local, and the City of Tacoma that helps Pierce County businesses improve their environmental performance and increase their profitability. The Alliance provides businesses with access to resources and information about environmentally sustainable practices.

Published Aug 10, 2011


Lots of downtown Tacoma news!

Exciting stuff ...

Over the past week there have been a number of great stories about business and happenings in downtown Tacoma. Here's a round up.

Published May 16, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for May 11 - 19

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for May 11 - 19, 2011.

Published May 11, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for May 4 -11

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for May 4 - 11, 2011.

Published May 05, 2011


Lots Going on at the Convention Center....

... means visitors for downtown.

The Convention Center is celebrating it's busiest month since opening.

Published May 05, 2011


Plan for delays: Northbound I-5 to SR 16 shift begins Sunday

Major Traffic Changes in Tacoma

Be prepared for delays

Published May 05, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for April 20 - 27

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for April 20 - 27, 2011.

Published Apr 22, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for April 6 - 13

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for April 6 - 13, 2011.

Published Apr 07, 2011


UWT and the Joy Building Completion

Thoughts from a former student

UWT was honored with a 2011 New Tacoma Award for the recently completed Joy building. As a former student it was a privilege to nominate them for the award.

Published Apr 05, 2011


2011 New Tacoma Award Winners

Presented by the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber

The Tacoma-Pierce County presented its annual New Tacoma Awards at a luncheon last Friday at Marriot’s Cascade Ballroom. The New Tacoma Awards are meant to honor the individuals, organizations and businesses leading the revitalization of downtown Tacoma.

Published Apr 05, 2011


Murray Morgan Bridge

Groundbreaking Ceremony set for April 19

On April 19 at 9 a.m., the City of Tacoma will host a groundbreaking celebration to commemorate the next phase of rehabilitation work for the Murray Morgan Bridge.

Published Apr 05, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for March 31 - April 6

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for March 31 - April 6, 2011.

Published Apr 01, 2011


Sidewalk Vending Workshop

As Easy as 1, 2, 3

Join us and learn how easy it is to become a sidewalk vendor. Two workshops have been scheduled, they are:

Published Mar 28, 2011


Gather and Reflect for Japan

The Community is getting together March 26th at 10am

On Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. until noon at Thea’s Park (405 Dock St.), there will be a community gathering to let the greater Tacoma community gather and reflect on the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11.

Published Mar 25, 2011


Downtown Tacoma hits the Seattle Times

The Seattle Times contemplates what is next for Tacoma

Today an article from the Seattle Times gave us a Seattle-ite's perspective of downtown Tacoma. What do you think?

Published Mar 22, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for March 16-23

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for March 16-23, 2011.

Published Mar 17, 2011


Emergency Sewer Repairs Needed

Streets Closed at 15th and Market

Roads will be closed for at least a week; DMG member Villa Cafe and Imbibery will be open!

Published Mar 17, 2011


D-M Street Construction Update for March 9-16

News from Erin Hunter at Sound Transit

Every week Sound Transit sends out a construction summary of the work being done on the D-M Street project. This is the update for March 9-16, 2011.

Published Mar 11, 2011


The north end of downtown Tacoma has a new neighbor

Downtown Dirt Opens

Across the street from the Amocat Cafe on St. Helens Avenue, Downtown Dirt is open for business.

Published Mar 09, 2011


Parking Task Force Recommends Meters Be Removed

Market St from S 11th to S 21st

The Citizen Advisory Task Force recommended that Parking on Tacoma’s Market Street between South 11th and South 21st streets should remain free, 90-minute zones.

Published Mar 04, 2011


Improving Communication

Welcome to the DMG Blog!

As part of our continuous evolution, we are seeking to improve communications with our members.

Published Mar 04, 2011


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